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Celebrity Apex Cruise Review to Europe - Northern Europe

Cruises: 7+ cruises
Reviews: 4
Helpful Votes: 75

Overall rating:

4.9 out of 5
Celebrity Apex

7 Night Norwegian Fjords (Amsterdam Roundtrip)

Sail date: June 18, 2023

Ship: Celebrity Apex

Cabin type: Balcony

Cabin number: 8240

Traveled as: Couple

Reviewed: 1 year ago

Review summary

Wonderful cruise. Apex is an easy ship to navigate from one venue to another. Delicious food, friendly efficient staff and the best is Captain Nicholas

Embarkation

5 out of 5
We were on back to back we didn’t embark on this cruise

Ship experiences

Food and Dining

5 out of 5
The 4 main dining rooms each have a few specialties but continue to serve several of the same items in each. Eden is by far the best speciality dining. I recommend you reserve at least 6 months out to get a day and time you prefer

Craft Social Bar

5 out of 5

This became our hangout after a long excursion or in the afternoon of a sea day. Bartenders got to know us very well and we them. A great crew

Eden Bar

5 out of 5

Love Eden no matter where I sit.

Fine Cut Steakhouse

4 out of 5

My prime rib was huge. Should have ordered just that and shared it sides were varied and all I had was excellent. My husband wanted the dry aged steak but he didn’t care for it at all. Staff were very accommodating

Mast Grill

5 out of 5

Love both their hamburgers and hot dogs. Loved that they have grilled onions and all the other toppings you might want. A bit messy as they are think burgers

Normandie Restaurant

4 out of 5

The specialities of this French inspired dining room are just not my cup of tea, they have the Celebrity choices though that are available in each main dining room

Cyprus Restaurant

5 out of 5

Loved the decor and the O top us appetizer was wonderful

Café Al Bacio

5 out of 5

Always busy although they had no decaf tea although it was on their menu. Like to grab a quick and tasty snack

Il Secondo Bacio

5 out of 5

Easy to order from the bar or by a waiter. Located in the Oceanview Cafe

Rooftop Garden Grill

5 out of 5

Mesquite ribs were the best. It was outdoor dining though and was cold so they brought a blanket for me

Tuscan Restaurant

5 out of 5

Another beautiful decor and again very good food

Oceanview Cafe

5 out of 5

Great food if you aren’t looking for something specific or not sure of what you want

Cosmopolitan Restaurant

5 out of 5

Beautiful decor, food was excellent, waitstaff very attentive and knowledgeable about the food

Onboard Activities

5 out of 5
Too cold for pools with a bit of rain sometimes. Did not go to the fitness center or spa. Shipboard activities were the usual

Guest Relations Desk

5 out of 5

Lost my sea pass card and they were able to easily replace it

Rooftop Garden

5 out of 5

Mesquite ribs are the best! It was just a very cold evening so they brought a blanket for me!

iLounge

5 out of 5

They are actually on deck 4 sharing space with the photo area. All quite knowledgeable

Future Cruise Vacations Desk

5 out of 5

Ended up booking a Galapagos cruise for 2025. A dream of his.

Casino

5 out of 5

Only went in once but parlayed 60 into $400 on a slot machine

Entertainment

5 out of 5
Top comedians, aerialists, production shows and singer were fabulous. They also had two speakers, Brent Nixon and Mary Amanda Fairchild- both experts in marine and land animals and history of the ports we were visiting

Children's Programs

No kids

Service and Staff

5 out of 5
Room attendant was superb, bar staff excellent. Waiters in the dining rooms and cafe were all doing a fantastic job

Ship Quality

5 out of 5
The most beautiful ship. Love the decor of the Apex. Everything spotless

Cabin / Stateroom

5 out of 5
Infinite veranda. Plenty of hanging space and storage and we were in the same cabin for three consecutive cruises. Bathroom very roomy-love the shower

Ship tip

Try all the main dining rooms. Be friendly to the other guests, they all have interesting life stories

Ports of call

Rotterdam, Netherlands

5 out of 5
We did an excursion at the beginning or the Norway cruise. Interesting city with a lot not totally destroyed by WWII

Kristiansand, Norway

4 out of 5

Haugesund

5 out of 5

Geiranger, Norway

5 out of 5
Absolutely, hands down gorgeous

Alesund, Norway

5 out of 5

Disembarkation

5 out of 5
Did not disembark as we were staying on for another cruise
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8 Comments

deconz    1 year ago

Great review

Ladyjunecliff    1 year ago

Thanks for the review, I want to go on this based on such positive feedback

Gwbigdog    1 year ago

Thanks for sharing

javawoody    1 year ago

Appreciate the details

BeeKimball    1 year ago

Thanks for such great feedback! Sounds like you had a terrific time!

AuntPinkie    1 year ago

Appreciate your detailed and very informative review. Glad you thoroughly enjoyed this leg of your cruise adventure.

cruising2004    1 year ago

Sounds like you had a wonderful time. Thank you for sharing your cruising experience. Great review too!

RetiredRay    1 year ago

Glad your trip was great!

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